Voluntary Intoxication or Drug Use as the Basis for the Successful

question 9

Multiple Choice

Voluntary intoxication or drug use as the basis for the successful assertion of the insanity defense is _____ used. ​

• A)almost never
• B)never
• C)almost always
• D)always

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Definitions:

Prescribe Medications

The act of a licensed medical professional authorizing the use of specific drugs or treatments for a patient to treat or prevent illness.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A medical treatment involving the induction of seizures in patients under general anesthesia, primarily used for severe depression and certain psychiatric conditions.

Severe Depression

A mental health disorder characterized by deeply entrenched feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in life, significantly impairing daily functioning.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxieties through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation paired with relaxation exercises.